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552,671
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2,199
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Duquesne Day of Giving 2021
Thank you to everyone who supported the 6th annual Duquesne Day of Giving. A record-breaking day that resulted in 2,199 gifts for a total of $552,672 raised to support our students. This overwhelming generosity, amidst a global pandemic, will have a lasting impact across the Bluff in 2021 and beyond.
Did you miss our Day of Giving but want to give?
Did you miss the Duquesne Day of Giving but still want to make a gift? You can donate at this link. No matter the day you give, your gift will still make a difference!
Save the date for 2.9.22!
Save the date for the 7th annual Duquesne Day of Giving on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Click here to add this event to your calendar.
Donor Heatmap
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA | 1457 |
| 2 | OH | 97 |
| 3 | NY | 68 |
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Student Success Fund (COVID Relief) $25,000 Matching Gift
An anonymous alum will match donations to the Student Success Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000. This fund addresses students' short-term financial challenges and their long-term wellbeing as a result of COVID-19
$25,000 MATCHED
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Cross Country and Track & Field Dollar for Dollar Match
Alums Jonathan Dorph (Class of 2014), PJ Blinn (Class of 2014), Mark Bucklaw (Class of 2012), Alex Federinko (Class of 2011), Scott McGeary (Class of 2011), Zack Dorman (Class of 2005), Sarah Fetterman (Class of 2004) and David Eldridge (Class of 2003), will match all Cross Country and Track & Field donations dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Department of Physical Therapy Matching Gift
An anonymous Duquesne University family will match donations to the Department of Physical Therapy, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500
$1,500 MATCHED
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Duquesne in Rome/Italian Campus Matching Gift
MATCH INCREASED! After hitting the initial $5,000 match this morning, Fred Yeries, A'85 will now match donations to Duquesne in Rome/Italian Campus dollar-for-dollar, up to $7,500.
$7,500 MATCHED
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$1,000
Duquesne in Rome/Italian Campus Participation Challenge
If 25 individuals donate to Duquesne in Rome/Italian Campus, Roberta Aronson will donate $1,000; if 50 individuals donate, Michael Wright will donate an additional $1,000.
50 / 50 Donors
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Duquesne Media Matching Gift
Shea Hoffmann Murtaugh A'94 and James Murtaugh B'93 will match donations to the Duquesne Media department (formerly known as the Journalism and Multimedia Arts Department) dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. Duquesne Media is home to majors in Digital Media Arts, Multiplatform Journalism, Sports Information and Media, and Strategic Public Relations and Advertising.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,500
Duquesne School of Law Kick-Off Participation Challenge
To kick-off the Duquesne Day of Giving, Brian K. Parker L’93 and his wife, Kimberly, have donated $1,500 to the Duquesne School of Law and will donate an additional $1,500 if 50 individuals donate to the Duquesne School of Law.
50 / 50 Donors
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$2,500
Duquesne School of Law DLAA Participation Challenge
If 75 individuals donate to the School of Law, the Duquesne Law Alumni Association (DLAA) will donate $2,500; if 100 individuals donate, the DLAA will donate an additional $2,500.
100 / 100 Donors
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Duquesne School of Law Matching Gift
The Hon. Michael E. McCarthy L’84, DLAA President, will match Duquesne School of Law donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$3,000
Duquesne School of Law Participation Challenge
If 125 individuals donate to the Duquesne School of Law, Paul J. Gitnik L’85 will donate $3,000 to the Duquesne School of Law.
125 / 125 Donors
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Duquesne University Scholarship Association Matching Gift
An anonymous Duquesne University faculty member will match donations to the Duquesne University Scholarship Association (DUSA) dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500. Fr. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp. is President of the DUSA.
$1,500 MATCHED
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Duquesne University Scholarship Association International Endowed Fund Matching Gift
Cheryl and Doug Knoch will match donations to the Duquesne University Scholarship Association International Endowed Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. This fund was established by Fr. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp., and assists enrolled international students with financial assistance.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Football Dollar for Dollar Match
An anonymous football alumnus will match all Day of Giving donations to the Football program dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000. This Matching Gift is in honor of former Duquesne Head Football Coach Dan McCann.
$15,000 MATCHED
Completed
$500
Ice Hockey Participation Challenge
William F. Goodrich, Esq., A'74, L'79, of Goodrich & Geist, PC, will donate $500 if 25 individuals donate to the ACHA Ice Hockey team, an additional $500 if 50 individuals donate; and an additional $500 if 75 individuals donate.
75 / 75 Donors
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Mary Pappert School of Music Matching Gift
Ann Labounsky, Professor of Organ and Sacred Music at the Mary Pappert School of Music, has pledged to match, dollar-for-dollar, all donations made to the Mary Pappert School of Music on the 2021 Duquesne Day of Giving. Make your gift go twice as far!
$11,645 MATCHED
Ended
$1,000
Mary Pappert School of Music Participation Challenge
Jackie Harvey, M'56 will donate $1,000 if 75 individuals make a gift to the School of Music.
75 / 75 Donors
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Men's Soccer Dollar for Dollar Match
An anonymous Men's Soccer supporter will match donations to the Men's Soccer program, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$4,245 MATCHED
Ended
$1,000
Samuel J. Hazo Endowed Scholarship Fund Participation Challenge
An anonymous alumna sister of Zeta Tau Alpha will donate $1,000 if 25 individuals make a donation to the Samuel J. Hazo Endowed Scholarship Fund, which provides direct support to Duquesne University student sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha based on financial need and academic merit.
25 / 25 Donors
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Duquesne School of Law Dollar for Dollar Match of Gifts $500+
Mary R. Grealy, L’78, will match individual donations of $500 or more to the Duquesne School of Law, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Matching Gift
Francis Feld, N'93 will match School of Nursing donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,500.
$3,500 MATCHED
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$1,000
School of Nursing Participation Challenge
Dean Mary Ellen Glasgow will donate $1,000 if 100 individuals make a donation to the School of Nursing.
100 / 100 Donors
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School of Nursing Alice C. Feehan Fund Matching Gift
An anonymous alum will match donations to the Alice C. Feehan Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This fund provides emergency funding to Duquesne University School of Nursing students.
$10,000 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Unrestricted Fund Matching Gift
School of Nursing faculty and staff will match donations to the School of Nursing Unrestricted Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500. This fund supports students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
School of Pharmacy Participation Challenge
Barbara Putignano P’86 will donate $1,000 if 100 individuals make a gift to the School of Pharmacy.
100 / 100 Donors
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Women’s Basketball Dollar for Dollar Match
An anonymous Women's Basketball supporter will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 in memory of longtime Women's Basketball fan and supporter Dr. John J. Franko.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Women's Bowling Dollar for Dollar Match
An anonymous Women's Bowling supporter will match donations to the Women's Bowling team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Women's Rowing Dollar for Dollar Match
An anonymous Women's Rowing supporter will match donations to the Women’s Rowing program, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Women's Soccer Dollar for Dollar Match
An anonymous Women’s Soccer supporter will match donations to the Women’s Soccer program, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Women's Swimming & Diving Dollar for Dollar Match
An anonymous supporter and parent of a Duquesne University Women's Swimming alumna has made a $10,000 matching gift challenge to benefit the Swimming and Diving program. All donations on the Day of Giving to the Swimming & Diving program, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
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$10,000
Duquesne Day of Giving Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of John B'70 and Carolyn George, if 500 gifts are made to any area of campus on the Day of Giving it will unlock a $5,000 gift; an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,000 gifts are made; and an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,500 gifts are made.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
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Participating Groups
Student Success Fund (COVID Relief)
Athletics
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fr. Sean Hogan Scholarships
Greek Life
Gumberg Library
Health Sciences
Liberal Arts
Natural & Environmental Sciences
Samuel J. Hazo Endowed Scholarship
School of Business
School of Education
School of Law
School of Music
School of Nursing
School of Pharmacy
Spiritan Campus Ministry
Student Life
Study Abroad
The Duquesne Fund (Unrestricted)
